fazer 600 2001 won't start. NEED HELP !!

[Keezo13]

Hey,
So I've been working on my 2001 600 fazer trying to restore it for the road. The problem I'm having is that the bike won't turn over. I've replaced the battery and the starter relay/solenoid but all it does is click click click. My thoughts are to replace to the starter motor but before I do what's the best way to check to see if it is the starter motor before I fork out some cash. I had the bike running last year after having the head gaskets replaced and some engine work done to it. When the bike was running there was a rattling sound in the engine and I never got round to fixing it. So I'm back to getting the bike on the road and want to identify the sound from the engine but I need the bike to start first and I'm getting nowhere. All the plugs are brand new it's had a full service etc. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

[Lee540]

Battery have enough charge?

[Keezo13]

Yeah battery sitting at 13.2 u just tried bump starting it and there is nothing

[Mr OCD]

Earth strap connected properly? - No earth, no start.

[Krikkit]

Try getting a jump lead to the motor on the starter - if you bypass the relay it'll tell you which one's duff.

[dern]

Measure the voltage at the battery while you're trying to start the bike. If that dives it's probably the battery.

Measure the voltage at the starter when you're starting. If this value is markedly different from the above measurement then check the wiring. Measure the voltage drop across the circuit.

Loads of information on the web, example... http://www.aa1car.com/library/voltage_drop_testing...

[jackthelad1984]

May sound daft but have you given the starter motor a few taps? My 600 fazer sometimes fails to engage the starter motor, just click click click, few taps on the starter motor with a large spanner and it fires up fine. Been like it for ages now, only happens occasionally so havn't bothered replacing the motor.

As for the rattling, mine has always had a rattle from the clutch, quietens or goes when the clutch lever is pulled, more so when cold. Also think the cam chains can be quite noisy on these engines.

Edited by jackthelad1984 on Wednesday 30th May 17:49

[xeny]

Keezo13 said:

I need the bike to start first and I'm getting nowhere.

If the carbs are clean and you've a hill or a mate (get them to push on the grab rail not the bodywork) have you tried bump starting it? Mine bumps quite happily with a bit of paddling down a moderate slope in 2nd.

Think about how much choke you need before you start trying, and build up speed in neutral, don't try and fight any clutch drag by pushing in gear with the clutch held in.

[Keezo13]

Ty guys sorry for late reply but I tried the jump leads on the starter motor and nothing. So I've managed to find a second hand starter motor for £20 not bad hopefully it works lol will keep yous posted. Thanks again !